Permissions for All Applications

Before requesting permissions for your application, read and understand the Workflow for Using Permissions and this topic to determine the permissions required.

system_grant Permissions

The system_grant permissions are permissions authorized by the system. For details about how to request this type of permissions, see Declaring Permissions.

ohos.permission.USE_BLUETOOTH

Allows an application to access Bluetooth configurations.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 8

ohos.permission.GET_BUNDLE_INFO

Allows an application to obtain basic information about another application.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.PREPARE_APP_TERMINATE

Allows an application to perform customized actions before being terminated.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 10

ohos.permission.PRINT

Allows an application to obtain the print framework capability.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 10

ohos.permission.DISCOVER_BLUETOOTH

Allows an application to configure Bluetooth on a device, initiate or cancel a scan for Bluetooth devices, and pair with Bluetooth devices.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 8

ohos.permission.ACCELEROMETER

Allows an application to read data from an acceleration sensor, uncalibrated acceleration sensor, or linear acceleration sensor.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.ACCESS_BIOMETRIC

Allows an application to use biometric recognition for identity authentication.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 6

ohos.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY

Allows an application to access the notification policy on the device.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: false

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.GET_NETWORK_INFO

Allows an application to obtain network information.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 8

ohos.permission.GET_WIFI_INFO

Allows an application to obtain Wi-Fi information.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 8

ohos.permission.GYROSCOPE

Allows an application to read data from a gyroscope sensor or uncalibrated gyroscope sensor.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.INTERNET

Allows an application to access the Internet.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 9

ohos.permission.KEEP_BACKGROUND_RUNNING

Allows a Service ability to keep running in the background.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 8

ohos.permission.NFC_CARD_EMULATION

Allows an application to implement card emulation.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: false

Valid since: 8

ohos.permission.NFC_TAG

Allows an application to read and write NFC tags.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: false

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.PRIVACY_WINDOW

Allows an application to set screens that cannot be captured or recorded.

Permission level: system_basic for API versions 9 to 10; normal for API version 11 and later

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 9

ohos.permission.PUBLISH_AGENT_REMINDER

Allows an application to use agent-powered reminders.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.SET_WIFI_INFO

Allows an application to set a Wi-Fi device.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 8

ohos.permission.VIBRATE

Allows an application to control vibration.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.CLEAN_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES

Allows an application to clear background processes based on their bundle names.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.COMMONEVENT_STICKY

Allows an application to publish sticky common events.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS

Allows an application to modify audio settings.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 8

ohos.permission.RUNNING_LOCK

Allows an application to obtain a running lock.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.SET_WALLPAPER

Allows an application to set wallpapers.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.ACCESS_CERT_MANAGER

Allows an application to query certificates and private credentials.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: false

Valid since: 9

ohos.permission.hsdr.HSDR_ACCESS

Allows an application to access OpenHarmony Security Detection and Response Framework.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: false

Valid since: 10

ohos.permission.RUN_DYN_CODE

Allows an application to run dynamic code.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: false

Valid since: 11

ohos.permission.READ_CLOUD_SYNC_CONFIG

Allows an application that has accessed the cloud to obtain its device-cloud synchronization configuration.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 11

ohos.permission.STORE_PERSISTENT_DATA

Allows an application to store persistent data. The persistent data will be cleared only when the device's factory settings are restored or the system is reinstalled.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: false

Valid since: 11

ohos.permission.ACCESS_EXTENSIONAL_DEVICE_DRIVER

Allows an application to use enhanced functions of the devices connected to this device.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: system_grant

Enable via ACL: false

Valid since: 11

user_grant Permissions

The user_grant permissions are permissions granted by users. For details about how to request this type of permissions, see Requesting User Authorization.

ohos.permission.ACCESS_BLUETOOTH

Allows an application to access Bluetooth and use Bluetooth capabilities, such as pairing and connecting to peripheral devices.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: false

Valid since: 10

ohos.permission.MEDIA_LOCATION

Allows an application to access geographical locations in the user's media file.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

Allows an application to read the open anonymous device identifier (OAID).

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 9

ohos.permission.ACTIVITY_MOTION

Allows an application to read the current workout status of the user, such as detecting whether the user is working out and recording the number of steps the user has taken.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.CAMERA

Allows an application to use the camera.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 9

ohos.permission.DISTRIBUTED_DATASYNC

Allows the application data to be exchanged between devices.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.LOCATION_IN_BACKGROUND

Allows an application running in the background to obtain the device location.

For security purposes, this permission cannot be granted to applications in a dialog box. If an application needs this permission, guide the user to manually grant this permission on the Settings screen.

Procedure:

  1. Request the foreground location permissions in the dialog box. You can request either of the following permissions:
  2. After the user grants the foreground location permissions, display a message to direct the user to go to the Settings screen to grant the ohos.permission.LOCATION_IN_BACKGROUND permission.
  3. The permission is granted to the application if the user selects Always allow on the Settings screen.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: false

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.LOCATION

Allows an application to obtain the device location.

Prerequisites: You need to request the ohos.permission.APPROXIMATELY_LOCATION permission before requesting this permission.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.APPROXIMATELY_LOCATION

Allows an application to obtain the approximate location information of a device.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: false

Valid since: 9

ohos.permission.MICROPHONE

Allows an application to access the microphone.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 8

ohos.permission.READ_CALENDAR

Allows an application to read Calendar data.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 8

ohos.permission.READ_HEALTH_DATA

Allows an application to read the health data of the user.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.READ_MEDIA

Allows an application to read media files from the user's external storage.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7

ohos.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR

Allows an application to add, remove, and modify Calendar events.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 8

ohos.permission.WRITE_MEDIA

Allows an application to read media files from and write media files into the user's external storage.

Permission level: normal

Authorization mode: user_grant

Enable via ACL: true

Valid since: 7